Quinoa, Dill, and Baby Greens Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

This fresh tasting salad has nutritious baby greens, beautiful tri-colored quinoa, is boosted with fresh herbs, and served with an easy creamy vegan lemony dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp plain, unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp warm water, more to thin as needed
- 5 oz salad greens
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, to taste
- 2 tbsp scallion greens, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl whisk together all...: In a small mixing bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Or use a stick immersion blender. Add more water to thin until the desired dressing consistency is reached. The amount of water needed can vary a lot between brands of tahini. Set the dressing in the fridge until ready to use. It should last a week in the fridge. It may require additional water to thin after refrigeration.
- 2
To serve the salad, toss together the greens,...: To serve the salad, toss together the greens, quinoa, and the dill. Sprinkle the top with with the scallion greens. Right before serving, add dressing and toss to coat.
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